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Spring Wedding Fairs
Imagine a place with unlimited and free expertise that can help you build your dream wedding. Now imagine that such a resource is right in your back yard.
Odds are, you’re in luck! Many bridal associations and local tourism organizations partner on an annual basis to bring spring wedding fairs to their areas. The fairs are filled with vendors and consultants ready to give you great resources and connections for building the perfect wedding. Check in with your local tourism group to find out when and where the closest bridal show is scheduled. Then make a list of questions and potential ideas for your celebration. Attending a bridal fair is a unique experience because of the energy and enthusiasm in the room, as many potential brides buzz through the venue with questions and excitement. Not getting married anytime soon? That’s OK. Even if a wedding for you, a friend or family member is not in the immediate future, your local wedding fair can still be a fun experience filled with games, food and drinks.
Face-to-Face Interactions
Wedding Cake Trends
2015 presents many new flavors, unique ideas and nontraditional wedding cake arrangements. There are of course classic trends making a come back as well, so if you desire a more traditional cake there’s still plenty of styles for you to choose from. As we continue to pick up influences from other cultures, wedding cake styles continue to change. Many brides now crave a strong french influence for their big day serving up treats such as crepes, Croquembouches, and even macaroon. Not only are these treats being served at the weddings, but bridal showers, and engagement dinners as well. 2015 is truly the year to create and design the wedding cake of your dreams. Open Houses Some of the most creative – and marketing-effective – spring bridal Forget traditional styles and opt for your personal favorite special treat! fairs take place at popular wedding venues. Included with their fair ac- Look below to see the top wedding cake styles for 2015. tivities is a behind-the-scenes tour of the facilities and amenities offered. 1. Sequin Cakes - Gold, Rose Gold, & Silver Getting such an exclusive look into what has made the venue such a 2. Ruffles - The perfect way to add a feminine touch. Choose a completely popular hotspot can help you narrow down your options. You will also ruffled cake, or just add one tier of ruffles. gain information on pricing or availability that may influence your deci- 3. Buttercream Cakes - Move over fondant, buttercream is making a comeback! sion. 4. Metallics - Cakes that showcase a metallic sheen. 5. French Influenced Treats - Macrons, Croquembouche & Crepes 6. Mixed Shaped Tiers - Cakes that feature mixed tiers such as round and square. 7. One Layered Cake - Cakes featuring one layer. 8. Floral design - Love flowers, then add them to your cake! 9. Unique Flavored Cakes - Cakes featuring unique filling. 10. Naked Cake - Cake dressed without much icing. 11. Pancake Cakes - Layered cake made out of pancakes. The greatest benefits of attending a spring bridal fair involves the faceto-face interaction you will be able to experience. Caterers, cake designers, photographers, DJs and floral designers fill the rooms at bridal fairs, ready to offer ideas, pricing plans and samples of their work. You will be able to interface with these professionals to build relationships, helping you decide if you can see yourself working with them on something as large as your wedding.
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The Perfect Shower While some brides like to be involved in all aspects of their wedding and related celebrations, tradition leaves it up to the bridesmaids to throw the bridal shower.
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These events can range from informal get-togethers at a local restaurant to a fancy shindig at an upscale resort. If your friends will be planning your shower, be sure to offer up a few ideas if asked. If you give them some general direction of how you would like the party to play out, then they will be more likely to plan the perfect party.
Look Your Best
Don’t forget to wear your shiny new engagement ring to your shower, as well as any party dress or accessories that will help you stick out from the crowd. You will naturally be the center of attention at your bridal shower, so it is a good idea to be stylish and sleek. You want parting guests to be talking about your outfit and natural glow.
It’s Your Party … But No Crying
Nothing will rack up “bride-zilla” points quicker than someone throwing a fit over the shower her friends planned for her. If you give your friends the green light, then you should be ready for anything. This means being willing to go with the flow if they have a few surprises to throw your way. Even if you are less than impressed with certain aspects of your party – or who makes it onto the invite list – just remember how much work your friends put into planning a special night for your big celebration.
Ask for Advice
If your friends ask you for any input during the party planning phase, be sure to mention the idea of gathering advice, especially from female guests who have been married for long periods of time. Guests can be pre-mailed a blank recipe card or advice sheet and be asked to bring the completed documents to the shower. It’s always a good idea to listen to and respect your elders, especially ones who have found happiness and longevity in their marriages.
Hair...tips and tricks Humidity and warmer weather can send your hair into a frizzy tizzy – the last thing you want to worry about on the day of your wedding. No one knows your hair better than you, so being prepared for potential issues can help save you a hair headache. The key to applying the right product or employing the most effective treatment method is trying them out weeks or months ahead of your wedding day. Be patient if you’re forced to try many different options and products. Your hard work and persistence will be rewarded with the perfect hair day on your special day. With a bevy of options on the market, staying local can be your best choice when it comes to purchasing the right anti-frizz solution. Your local beauty supply store will have many choices in stock and its professionals can walk you through the various treatments. Another benefit of actually seeing the product in person be-
fore you buy it is an opportunity to try it, which many local shops will allow to build customer loyalty. Dish out any details that may help your hair consultant make an informed recommendation for overcoming your biggest challenges. Follow all manufacturers’ directions for applications. The last thing you want is a dampened hair mess distracting from your beautiful smile and dress as you walk down the aisle. No matter what you’re working with, it’s important to understand how your hair reacts in springtime situations. Curly and straight hair react differently to humidity, so know what to expect if you’re planning on changing up your usual hair style for your wedding day. In most cases, frizz is caused by hair trying to soak in the moisture from the air. The coarser and dryer your hair, the worse the frizz buildup can be. That’s why using a moisture-infusing product can make such a big difference in fighting fly-aways.
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Preserve Those Memories Your wedding ceremony and reception will go by in a flash. You spend countless hours planning the perfect event and when the day finally arrives it seems to move in a fast-forward pace. Preserving the memories from your special day can help you hold on to the feelings of love, support and excitement that accompany it. So whether you opt for video, photography or another method to record the day’s events, be sure to have a plan ahead of time so you’re not scrambling for ideas at the last minute.
to capture your wedding and reception from every angle, and even in crisp HD format. Be ready to shell out a big portion of your wedding budget for this option, though. Quality video technicians don’t come cheap.
Wedding Journal
From the day of your engagement to the day of your wedding – and even for years to come – a wedding journal is a great way to record your thoughts and emotions related to your marriage. Initially Photographer you can use it to jot down ideas for A camera takes great pictures just like a kitchen makes delicious food. the wedding and reception while also writing about your happiness, exYou need an expert operator to get great results. citement and expectations for married life. Writing in a journal can also Shopping carefully for a professional photographer can be one of the serve as a type of release from the stress of planning a wedding. best decisions you make. They’ll not only be able to get spectacular images from your big day, but they’ll also add an air of professionalism and Disposable Cameras sophistication to your event by following proper etiquette. Consider using disposable cameras. They are an affordable option for capturing your wedding through the eyes of your guests. Lay two or Videographer three cameras on each table and let your friends and family members Video is a powerful option for preserving your wedding memories, as play photographer for a night. They are likely to offer you snapshots into it affords you the opportunity to watch yourself walk down the aisle over the parts of the party that you weren’t able to see for yourself, suppleand over again. A professional videographer can set up multiple cameras menting the traditional images from your professional photographer.
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Choosing the Right Caterer
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Even though their methods for catering may be pretty similar, every restaurant is not the same when it comes to handling your wedding.
There are numerous factors that come into play, ranging from cooking specialties to availability of resources. Before deciding on your final choice for caterer, make sure to ask the below questions – along with any others specific to your wedding – to make sure you find the one most aligned with your nuptial needs.
Do you have a license?
Get this one out of the way quickly because some venues will not allow an unlicensed food operation on their sites.
What is your price range and can I get a quote on paper?
Making sure you have an on-paper quote will help resolve any confusion come payment time.
How many weddings have you catered for in the past couple of years?
This answer may be one of the most important, as you want to make sure the company is experienced and up to the challenge.
Are you specialized in a certain cooking style or methodology?
This is crucial if you’re looking for a specific type of food for your reception, like French cuisine or seafood.
Will you be providing chairs, silverware, linens and equipment?
A ‘no’ answer to any of these questions could lead in higher costs for you and more stress in trying to coordinate different vendors to fulfill these needs.
Do you only cater one event per day?
You want to make sure you have the full attention of the organization and its staff during your wedding.
Are you easy to get a hold of if I have questions throughout the meal-planning process?
Every caterer will surely answer ‘yes.’ A good follow-up question is for a list of references just to make sure you can conduct a little follow-up research.
Do you also do wedding cakes?
Having the same party handle snacks, dinner and the cake means one less vendor for you to find during the planning stages.
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Don’t Leave it to Chance…have it catered by Chef Chanse A multitude of on-going tasks are inherent when planning for a wedding. Of course, you’ve probably already figured this out and will hardly be surprised to hear that among the most significant of these pre-wedding duties is hunting down a good, reputable caterer. Reserving your available wedding date with that caterer before another eager bride beats you to it is even more important. Indeed, this task can seem especially overwhelming. Whether you have 75 guests or 500 guests - it all boils down to one thing: finding a caterer that knows how to please all those palates. You may be wondering where to begin or how this pursuit for the perfect meal can be accomplished. Don’t panic. Your answer lies in the hands of a caterer with the know-how and background experience it takes to make your reception meal a success. Chef Chanse, already a respected culinary name in the
area, is the owner of Entrees by Chef Chanse at the Juneau Community Center. With over 19 years of experience in the food business, a college degree and a passion for what he does, he will work with you to make sure everything runs smoothly. Before owning a banquet hall Chef Chanse’s previous experience included years of line and elegant dining cooking, catering for different types of occasions and restaurant management and ownership. Everything on his vast and creative menu is from scratch, so you know your food will be tasty and as fresh as possible. Chef Chanse takes tremendous pride in his work and the repeating customers are the best testimony of the quality of the services offered at the Juneau Community Center. Besides being known as an excellent caterer, Chef Chanse is also skilled at the art of watermelon carving. His portfolio includes over 400 carved watermelons: from wedding, anniversary themes and corporate logos to more personalized designs that will make a great conversation piece at your party. Chef Chanse can make your design come alive and give your event a special touch. In addition to the diverse menu options, the Juneau Community Center has an open concept layout giving you a blank canvas to create your picture perfect wedding reception with seating for up to 500 people and a full bar. The facility also offers decoration rentals, DJ services and friendly and experienced staff. For more information call Chanse at the Juneau Community Center at 920-386-2121 or check out menu options and details by visiting the website www.juneaucommunitycenter.com
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The Gown
Ah, the wedding dress. So many careful hours of research, fitting and re-fitting for only a few hours of glory. But once your special day comes and goes, deciding what to do with the gown can be a difficult choice for many brides. Should you keep it stored away as a memento of your wedding day or let it go?
Keep It
When deciding to keep your gown, it’s important to determine why. Are you hoping to one day hand over your dress to your daughter? If so, then keeping the gown in a basement, attic or back of the closet may not be an ideal storage option. Garment professionals recommend you properly clean and store your gown for optimal life span. Simply shutting it away and forgetting about it can lead to a ragged, faded garment after even a short period of time.
Donate It
If you have no future plans to give away your dress to a family member or friend, why not donate it to charity? Organizations like Brides Against Breast Cancer use donated dresses to put on their Nationwide Tour of Gowns effort, which it raises funds to contribute to programs for cancer patients and their families. Check in with your local charitable organizations or consignment shops to see if there is a need for donated dresses in your area.
Sell It
Another option for your gown after your wedding is selling it to make back some of your own costs. This may be a great option if the dress is very valuable and if the company you bought it from has a flexible buyback program. There are also a variety of online options for selling your gown. Many companies buy and sell pre-owned wedding dresses – just don’t expect to get top-dollar out of these bargain services.
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Three Incredible Facilities…Eight Unique Halls to Choose From
For over 21 years, the Merkel family has worked hard to assemble three outstanding golf and banquet facilities in Dodge and Washington Counties.
Their first entry, which occurred in Washington County, was the West Bend Lakes Golf Club (262-675-9922). This facility on Hwy. 33 between West Bend and Newburg specializes in parties up to about 150 people and is known for its great buffets. The menu can be specialized to meet your needs and is competitively priced. General Manager, Chris Merkel and his staff will work with you to make your day something special. Shortly after purchasing the facility in West Bend, the family’s next purchase was The Golf Club at Camelot (920-269-4949). This golf club is the flag ship facility of the group with a million dollar clubhouse and five separate banquet halls to serve your banquet needs. At Camelot we can do virtually any type of banquet you desire, Multiple banquet facilities include The Royal Hall (seats 350), Cabana Bar (9 tons of sand on the floor), The King’s Lodge (seats 200) and our newest crowned jewel...Guinevere’s Garden-outdoor wedding/outing/banquet setting overlooking nature’s finest! Our menus are designed around the brides’ wishes and her guests
comfort. We have the added advantage of having a designated onsite wedding facility and minister available to complete your special day. Let Kay Shaffer, our wedding coordinator help you create the perfect day. This past winter, the family purchased Rock River Hills Golf Club, in Dodge County, and renamed it Horicon Hills Golf Club (920-485-2000). This winter we have been giving the entire building a much needed rejuvenation. The main hall, which seats about 150 people overlooks the Rock River and has an additional deck where guests can sit and enjoy the views of the course and the river. Menus range from the simplest of buffets to the grandest of sit-down dinners. We also have a small party room downstairs that could be used for various events. Please contact Lindy Rohlinger, Food and Beverage Director or Jim Merkel, Partner and General Manager for more information. We really believe that we have something to meet every bride’s dreams and budget. Give us a call or stop in and check us out, we know you will be pleasantly surprised.
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Join an Association
Are you an up-and-coming wedding planner looking to make your mark? Maybe you’re a bride-to-be hoping to find a certified, highly trained planner to make your wedding dreams come true.
The wedding industry is ripe with professional associations that boast highly qualified rosters of experts ready to help guide both junior planners and pending brides through the planning process.
For the Planner
If quality training from a panel of experts is what you’re after, then you should consider joining a professional association. Organizations like the Association of Bridal Consultants have launched careers in wedding
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industry for decades and can help grow your expertise of the field, too. The ABC fields more than 4,000 members across 50 states and 27 countries. Other associations exist throughout the nation, giving you plenty of options to choose from when trying to get your career off the ground.
For the Bride
Experience, experience and experience – this is what a bridal consultant has to offer a bride-to-be who may be confused or overwhelmed at the thought of throwing an amazing wedding. Consultants have been there and done that multiple times over and are ready to help put your worries to rest. Certified wedding planners have undergone professional training and have also had their hands in many successful celebrations.
Key Partners
Bridal associations are generally linked up with key vendors who are proven to enhance and support a great wedding. Musicians, catering operations and floral businesses are all on the list of your bridal association, which will be able to point you toward quality options. Other partnerships often held by professional associations are ones with honeymoon or travel agencies. You can save time and costs by utilizing your local association for ideas on your dream experience. Consultants will also be able to give you ideas for great trips and the most popular locations for an unforgettable honeymoon.
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Your Special Day…Our Special Setting Savanna Oaks offers a charming country atmosphere with a beautiful deck and grounds.
Indoor and outdoor sites are available for ceremonies and receptions. “We’re happy to work with the brides and make their day special,“ said Annette Waterworth, who serves as events coordinator and head chef at Savanna Oaks. “We do have the options here – we have table linens and things like that. It is a special day in a person’s life and we want to make sure that everything goes smoothly for them.” She will make you and your guests feel right at home when planning your next special gathering from weddings, anniversaries, funeral luncheons, business conferences, seminars, birthday parties, class reunions and any or all special events. They are just the right size to take care of every detail. Savanna Oaks can provide in house catering for your special event. Catering menus are available upon
request or a menu can be designed to suit your taste along with a special menu for children on your guest list or guests that prefer a vegetarian option are also available. Please call Annette at 920-484-6257 for information on renting Savanna Oaks Community Center. Check out the available menu options on their website www.savannaoakscenter.com The Savanna Oaks Community Center, located at the corner of Highway 16 and Savanna Road just outside the village of Fall River, has a new banquet hall, remodeled interior and renovated grounds. The remodeling was recently done to meet the demand for weddings and bigger events. The building can now accommodate 225 people. Inside walls were removed and a large commercial kitchen and full-service bar have been installed. Savanna Oaks Community Center is located 3 miles from Columbus; a short 12 minute drive from Sun Prairie and only 20 minutes from the East side of Madison.
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Multi-Functional Venues
Spring can be the perfect time of year for an outdoor wedding. Unless it is rainy outside. Or snowy. Or cold.
Come to think of it, the spring can be a downright perplexing season to throw a seamless wedding celebration! Fortunately, you’re smart enough to be prepared for any climate curveballs that may be thrown your way. The temperamental inconsistencies of Mother Nature come springtime make multi-functional venues the perfect choice for a bride-to-be. Especially in traditionally colder regions, it may be the best option to find such a venue that offers both indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces.
Weather Benefits
The obvious benefit of having both an indoor or outdoor venue option is in the case of a forecasted rain or snow storm. By keeping an eye on the weather starting a couple of weeks before your big day, you can make an informed decision on which portion of the venue you will decorate and for what purpose. Many wedding planners suggest starting your plans with an outdoor ceremony before moving inside for the reception. Your guests will be happy to sit through chilled temperatures or a light drizzle to watch you get married, but may not stick around in such conditions for a late-night party.
Cost
While the benefits are many for choosing a multi-functional venue for your wedding day, cost may not be one of them. Renting out both a facility and an outdoor area can in some cases double your venue price tag. Be sure to compare all options when making your venue list. You may be able to find a company or organization that offers discounted costs for renting multiple facets of its facilities. If the more expensive venue still tops your list after some research, you may be able to find other areas in your budget that are more flexible.
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Patterns are In Polka dots, plaid and stripes, oh my! Patterns are taking the wedding world by storm as more and more brides are opting for uniquely whimsical events. And wedding experts aren’t calling the pattern trend a passing fad. Bridal shows from California to New York have seen an uptick in designers showing off pattered dresses over the past few years. When matched with a classic color scheme, polka dots and plaid can help create a contemporary yet quirky wedding theme.
The Attire
While you won’t spot many brides donning full-on polka-dotted dresses as they walk down the aisle, patterns are becoming part of wardrobe accessories.
Groom and groomsmen vests, lapels or ties offer the perfect pieces for a little customized patterning. Bride and bridesmaid veils, shawls or corsages can also be spiced up with subtle stripes or plaid patterns. The key to pulling off patterned success is cohesion across your wedding party. Don’t ask your bridesmaids to wear polka dots and the groomsmen to don stripes. A little consistency can go a long way.
The Decorations
If you decide to go with a patterned theme for your attire, help enhance it with similarly designed decorations. Your tablecloths, napkins, chair backs and even aisle runner can look great in patterns. You can even give guests a sneak peek into your theme by sending out patterned invitations, RSVP cards and dinner menus for the reception.
The Food
And speaking of dinner menus, you can even infuse patterns into your wedding fare. Patterned napkins and plates can help strengthen your theme during dinner, while your cake be totally decked out in polka dots or stripes. Let your cake designer get creative with layering patterns together or with only patterning one or two tiers of your cake. Guests will love your attention to detail and the effort you put into integrating patterns into every aspect of your event.
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Daily Citizen | January 2015
Beaver Dam Country Club Now Featuring Entrees by Chef Chanse When looking for the perfect location to hold your wedding reception, look no further than the Beaver Dam Country Club. You will receive the utmost service in a wonderful atmosphere. We provide a full service bar, a wide range of menus, and complete planning from start to finish. Our facilities can accommodate up to 300 guests. Not planning a wedding, just looking for another location to host that special event? From holiday parties, to rehearsal dinners, anniversary gatherings, showers and class reunions…we are at your service! For more information, or to setup a personal appointment, contact Brenda at 920-885-4106.
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Let Rechek’s Food Pride Personalize Your Wedding Day!!
“A wedding cake should be a celebration,” says Joseph Fuchs, Master Baker at Rechek’s Food Pride. Next to the bride and groom, the thing that is photographed the most at a wedding is the cake.
Joe works with two types of icing, white butter cream and European French cream. White butter cream is made with vegetable shortening and powdered sugar. European French cream is made from real butter, Bavarian cream and powdered sugar, and is a much richer icing. “When I flavor the European French cream for fillings, I fold in real chocolate,” he said. “My strawberry icing starts with real strawberries. Everything is real, made from scratch.” “We make a very moist cake in almost any flavor imaginable, Cake flavors can include white, carrot, devil’s food, banana, marble, cherry, lemon poppy seed, red velvet and yellow.” Rechek’s Bakery wedding cakes can be made to serve any size group and servings are generous. There are several options available: • Filled and frosted in traditional butter cream icing is $2.30 per serving. This consists of two layers of cake and one layer of filling per tier.
• Filled and frosted in European French cream is $2.50 per serving. This consists of four half-layers of cake and three fillings per tier. • Frosted in traditional butter cream and filled with European French cream between layers is $2.40 per serving. This consists of four one-half layers of cake and three fillings per tier. • We can also do cupcakes, they start at 79¢ each. • Rechek’s Bakery can even place an edible photo on a cake. A cake can be ordered as far in advance as preferred, but Fuchs said it must be ordered no less than one month before the wedding. Rechek’s will deliver and set up the cake at the reception hall, with no delivery charge on most orders in Beaver Dam. “It is well worth the time and money spent to make your cake as special as it can be,” said Joe. He said the cake specialists at Rechek’s will work with the future bride to plan the “perfect cake” for the special occasion. People ordering cakes can bring in a photo of a cake they like or look through books of photos at Rechek’s for ideas. Joe can be reached at Rechek’s Bakery by calling (920) 887-2268
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When planning that special event, make Beaver Dam Country Club your first choice! • The Utmost Service in a Wonderful Atmosphere • Bridal Showers, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners - seating to 300 • Complete planning from start to finish • Wide Menu Range Now Featuring Entree’s by Chef Chanse • Full Service Bar • Professional & Experienced Staff
We Will Create A Unique Package
Just For You!
This is an important moment in your life and you want everything to be perfect. Rechek's Bakery realizes planning for the perfect wedding isn't always easy. Our professional staff can help you personalize your wedding day.
Did you know
that the wedding cake is one of the most important elements of your wedding? Next to the bride and groom, the cake is the most photographed subject! It is well worth the time and money spent to make your cakee as special as can be. After all this is your our special da day!
Many Flavors to Choose from!
Our wedding cakes are made in our own bakery by our professional bakers ers and cak cake decorators. This allows us to make your our cak cake fresh. All our cakes, es, icings and fillings are made here, from scratch! Rechek's cakes are made with the finest ingredients, with nothing artificial added, they will make an excellent dessert your our guests will compliment you on.
Call 920.887.2268
to set up an appointment with Joe, our wedding cake specialist!
W8884 Sunset Drive • Beaver Dam, WI 53916 920.885.4106
609 N. Spring St. Beaver Dam, WI 53916